At the heart of all our participatory projects lies one central idea: the experience of agency.

In times of global challenges, we see a strong and united European collaboration as a vital necessity.

Our current touring productions: EMPREINTE and FACE T(W)O

Staged for urban squares, industrial halls, or arenas with several thousand spectators, large-scale productions are a hallmark of Aktionstheater PAN.OPTIKUM.

In close collaboration with local actors, musicians and dancers, we develop original stage works that blend theatre, music and movement in distinctive ways.

Urban dance has become a key element without being bound to any one style.

PAN.OPTIKUMs expertise has led to numerous commissioned works each developed specifically for its unique context.

Site-specific and site-responsive productions, often developed for public spaces, are a central part of PAN.OPTIKUM’s artistic practice.

diversity in the ensemble, participatory approach and the corresponding working methods as a contemporary form of expression of democratic societies...

A poetic dance theatre work tracing the imprints left on our bodies and identities by history, migration, and personal transformation.

What an experience!  Our whole team and the dancers from Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal and Freiburg are still under the impression of this special weekend. The cooperation with the Freiburg University of Music made us want MORE! The event was completely sold out all 4 times (and overbooked several times). THANK YOU to the enthusiastic […]

A square production based on the book "Von Verwandlungen" by Victoria Hohmann.

A virtual production platform with participants from all over Europe and Central America in corona times.